SOUTHERN SOUNDS: MACLA brings Quinteto Latino to town for a series of concerts this week.

Concert File

Classical Moves

By Michael S. Gant

Symphony Silicon Valley The venerable George Cleve of Mozart Festival fame steps in as the guest conductor for Symphony Silicon Valley. In addition to Mozart, Cleve knows his way around Brahms, which should make this performance of Symphony no. 3 memorable. The rest of the evening features Debussy's Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune and Schumann's Piano Concerto, with guest artist Seymour Lipkin. Thursday (Oct. 25) at 7:30pm, Saturday (Oct. 27) at 8pm and Sunday (Oct. 28) at 2:30pm; California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose; tickets are $37–$73; 408.286.2600.

Jose Luis Hurtado and Quinteto Latino A woodwind quartet from Mexico collaborates with composer José Luis Hurtardo on a weekend of cutting-edge classical sounds. In addition to the concerts, MACLA will be hosting open rehearsals with the group. The program covers some premieres by Hurtado plus pieces by Mexican composer Mario Lavista. Wednesday (Oct. 24) at 7:30pm at the School of Music and Dance Concert Hall, San Jose State University; free; also Thursday (Oct. 25) at MACLA, 510 S. First St., San Jose; $5–$10; also Friday (Oct. 26) at the Carriage House, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga; $5–$10; 408.998.ARTE.